What police use to control violent protests: Inside India's riot-control arsenal

Law enforcement utilizes specialized equipment for crowd dispersal and personnel protection. Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force employ helmets and protective gear against projectiles. Water cannons and chemical agents are deployed when initial warnings prove ineffective. Anti-riot guns firing plastic pellets are a second-to-last resort option. Western policing strategies often differ, focusing on directed-energy devices and kinetic projectiles.

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